It was wonderful hearing from so many past posters and active members, hearing from those who are 6, 8, etc. years out from treatment endings. I am happy for those whose attitudes and positive outlooks keep them from stressing (too often) about the future, and are living life day by day, with its inevitable ups AND downs. Like Alpaca, Dick never had radiation or chemo for any of his cancers, so we can never offer our experiences to those who are facing that treatment, but I guess our submissions may help those with stage 1 SCCs whose doctors have leaned toward no further treatments following surgery and clean pathology reports. Dick's doctor is like a bee on honey with him because of his history and suggests biopsies often...in fact, he is scheduled for another next week on a tiny section of gingiva, simply because he is super cautious. The doctor often remarks that Dick's problems (whether SCC, dyplasia, lichenoids, etc.) are always on his right side. Anyway, in this season of thankfulness, we are grateful for each and every one of you, for sharing these most personal journeys so that others may find your experiences helpful and edifying, we grieve with friends who have lost loved ones, and to posters who are there for those who are currently facing this life-changing news to offer support and advice. THANKSgiving Blessings to all.